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Ministry of Finance
LIC further relaxes claim settlement requirements
Offices to work 5 days a week from 10th May 2021
Goa, 10 May 2021
In the current pandemic situation, keeping in view the safety of its Customers, LIC has given following relaxations in various claim settlement requirements to make the processes easier and hassle free:
To facilitate speedy settlement of death claims in the prevailing situation where death has occurred in a hospital, in lieu of Municipal death certificates, LIC has allowed alternate proofs of death such as:
Death certificate, Discharge summary/Death summary containing clear date and time of death issued by Govt/ESI/Armed Forces/Corporate Hospitals and counter-signed by LIC class I officers or Development Officers of 10 years standing alongwith Cremation/Burial certificate or authentic identifying receipt issued by the relevant authority.
In other cases, Municipal Death Certificate will be required as earlier.
For Annuities with return of capital options, production of life certificates is waived for annuities due up to 31.10.2021, besides accepting life certificates sent through email in other cases. LIC has also introduced Life certificate procurement through video call process.
To address the difficulties experienced by policyholders in submitting documents required for claim settlement in the servicing branch, submission of documents has been allowed in any nearby LIC office for due Maturity/Survival Benefit claims.
LIC has also enabled online NEFT record creation and submission for its customers through a customer portal for speedy settlement.
Further, all LIC offices will work from Monday to Friday between 10 AM to 5:30 PM from 10th May, 2021 onwards pursuant to Government notification S.O. 1630 dated 15th April, 2021 declaring every Saturday as a public Holiday for LIC.
For availing Online services like Purchasing Insurance Policies, Payment of renewal premium, applying for loan, repayment of loan and loan interest, change of address, NEFT mandate registration, updating details of PAN etc., policyholders can log on to www.licindia.in.
For Further Information, please contact:
Executive Director
LIC of India, Central Office, Mumbai.
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PIB Headquarters
CHANGE IN COMPOSITION OF DIBRUGARH – KANNIYAKUMARI – DIBRUGARH VIVEK EXPRESS TRAINS
The composition of Train No.15906 / 15905 Dibrugarh – Kanniyakumari – Dibrugarh Vivek weekly express trains has been revised. One General Second Class coach has been removed and one AC 3-tier coach has been added.
The revised composition of the train: AC 2-tier – 1, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 11, General Second Class – 5, Pantry Car – 1 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
The revision in composition will come into effect on 22.07.2017 ex Dibrugarh and on 27.07.2017 ex Kanniyakumari.
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Status of Avian Influenza in the country
Till January 11, 2021, Avian Influenza has been confirmed in 10 states of the country. ICAR- NIHSAD has confirmed death of crows and migratory/wild birds in Tonk, Karauli, Bhilwara districts of Rajasthan; and Valsad, Vadodara and Surat districts of Gujarat. Further, death of crows were confirmed in Kotdwar and Dehradun districts of Uttarakhand. In Delhi, crows and ducks, respectively, were reported dead in New Delhi and Sanjay lake areas.
Additionally, outbreak of Avian influenza has been among poultry in Parbhani district while AI is confirmed from Mumbai, Thane, Dapoli, Beed in crows in Maharashtra.
In Haryana, culling of infected birds is underway for the control and containment of the spread of the disease. A Central team has visited Himachal Pradesh and will reach Panchkula on 11 January, 2021 for carrying out monitoring the epicentre sites and conducting epidemiological investigation.
States have been requested to build awareness among the public and avoid the spread of misinformation. States/ UTs have been requested to increase surveillance around water bodies, live bird markets, zoos, poultry farms, etc. along with proper disposal of carcass, and strengthening of bio-security in poultry farms. Moreover, maintaining adequate stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations. Secretary DAHD requested State Animal Husbandry departments to ensure effective communication and coordination with Health authorities for close vigilance of the disease status and avoid any chances of jumping of the disease into humans.
Ministry of Finance
Government provides relief for third party Motor Insurance & Health policy holders in the light of COVID-19 lockdown
Date for renewal of health, motor insurance policies extended to April 21
The Government has provided relief for third party Motor Insurance & Health policy holders in the light of COVID-19 lockdown. The Ministry of Finance has issued notifications on April 1, 2020, stating that the renewal dates of Health and Motor insurance policies which fall in the period from March 25, 2020, to April 14, 2020, are extended till April 21, 2020 due to coronavirus lockdown.
This means that your existing policies which are falling due for renewal from March 25, 2020, to April 14, 2020, can be renewed up till April 21,2020.
Third Party Motor Insurance :
If your current compulsory third-party Motor insurance policy is expiring between March 25, 2020, and April 14, 2020, and you are not able to renew your policy because of country-wide lockdown then you can renew such motor insurance policy by April 21, 2020.
According to the notification issued by Ministry of Finance,
"The policyholders whose motor vehicle third party insurance policies fall due for renewal during the period on and from the 25th March 2020 up to the 14th April 2020 and who are unable to make payment of their renewal premium on time in view of the prevailing situation in the country as a result of Corona Virus disease , are allowed to make such payment to their insurers on or before the 21st April 2020 to ensure continuity of the statutory motor vehicle third party insurance cover from the date on which the policy falls due for renewal.”
Regular health insurance policy:
Similarly, if your health insurance policy is expiring and is due for renewal in the period from March 25, 2020, to April 14, 2020, you can renew your policy by April 21, 2020.
As per the notification," The policyholders whose health insurance policies fall due for renewal during the period on and from the 25th March 2020 to the 14th April 2020 and who are unable to make payment of their renewal premium on time in view of the prevailing situation in the country as a result of Corona Virus disease , are allowed to make such payment for renewal of policies to their
insurers on or before the 21st April 2020 to ensure continuity of the health insurance cover from the date on which the policy falls due for renewal” .
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
IFFCO Slashes prices of NP Fertilisers for farmers across country
FFCO today announced the reduction of ₹50/bag in the price of NP 20:20:0:13 Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate Fertilisers across India with immediate effect on all stocks.
According to an IFFCO statement of the cost is reduced by ₹1000/Tonn as support to farmers on Sulphur, a key input nutrient for the soil. This nutrient is very important for all type of oilseeds crops. It improves the quality of the crops and also helps in the good growth of the plants. This reduction of ₹50/- per bag on NP 20:20:0:13 Fertilisers reducing agriculture input cost to farmers is inline with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of doubling the farmers income by 2022.
IFFCO will keep on reducing prices wherever possible for farmers. Recently in September, 2020 IFFCO also announced that they will not increase any cost of DAP & NPK fertiliser in this Rabi season for the farmers.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Students of Manipur to visit Madhya Pradesh to explore its culture, heritage & tourism under the EBSB student exchange starting today
In a unique initiative under EBSB, student-exchange between partner states kicks off from today.
33 students, 4 teachers from Manipur leave for partner state Madhya Pradesh.
Beginning today, student exchange between paired partner states - overall 750 students all over India - will visit the other state in a series of visits in a unique initiative under Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat 
As part of the exchange programme 33 students along with 4 teachers from Manipur has left Imphal today for Madhya Pradesh , its partner state, for 6 days' visit. The students include 19 students from schools and 14 from college .Their journey was flagged off from Manipur Institute of technology ,Imphal this morning.
During their visit they will visit Sewage treatment and Bio CNG plant in Indore, and a Cultural Exchange visit to the city of temples - Ujjain.
They will also witness Sports Academy in Indore along with sporting events. Their visit list also includes ASI Monuments of historical importance, museum,heritage sites and meeting internationally famous artisans of Maheshwar silk.Apart from this they will visit Mandav Garh, the cultural heritage town of Holkar Dynasty and experience food and culture among many other things.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different states/UTs through the concept of state/UT pairing. The states carry out activities to promote a sustained and structured cultural connect in the areas of language learning, culture, traditions & music, tourism & cuisine, sports and sharing of best practices, etc.
Ministry of Defence
Visit of Lt Gen SK Saini, Vice Chief of the Army Staff to United States of America
Lt Gen SK Saini, Vice Chief of the Army Staff is proceeding on a visit to the United States of America from 17 to 20 Oct 2020. The aim of the visit is to enhance military cooperation between both the armies.
The Vice Chief of the Army Staff will visit the US Army Pacific Command , the Army component of Indo-Pacific Command  and exchange ideas extensively with the military leadership apart from witnessing training and equipment capabilities of US Army. Later, the Vice Chief of the Army Staff will also visit INDOPACOM where aspects of military cooperation and furthering military to military engagement including procurements, training in niche domains, joint exercises and capability building will be discussed.
The visit will further enhance the operational and strat level collaboration between both armies, which is emphasised by the fact India is participating in two joint exercises with the US despite COVID-19 restrictions. These are Yudh Abhyas  and Vajra Prahar .
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited by JSW Energy Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves the acquisition by JSW Energy Limited  of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited , under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, in its meeting held today through video conferencing
The proposed combination envisages the acquisition of the entire  shareholding of the Target by the Acquirer.
The Acquirer  is engaged in power generation, power transmission, power trading, coal mining and power equipment manufacturing. Presently, the Acquirer has a power generation capacity of 4,541 MW comprising of portfolio of thermal , hydro  and solar .
The Target is engaged in generation of power through its coal based thermal power plant at Kamalanga village, Dhenkanal district, Odisha.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘5.63% GS 2026’,  ‘New GoI Floating Rate Bond 2033’,  ‘6.64% GS 2035’, and  ‘6.67% GS 2050’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.63% Government Security, 2026’ for a notified amount of Rs 11,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘New GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2034’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through spread based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.64% Government Security, 2035’ for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method, and  ‘6.67% Government Security, 2050’ for a notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 8,000 crore against the above Security/Securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. August 27, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 27, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 27, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 30, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Constitution of 22nd Law Commission of India for a term of three years
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Twenty-second Law Commission of India for a period of three years from the date of publication of the Order of Constitution in the Official Gazette.
Benefits
The Government will have the benefit of recommendations from a specialised body on different aspects of law which are entrusted to the Commission for its study and recommendations, as per its terms of reference.
The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
The Law Commission of India shall, inter-alia,: -
- identify laws which are no longer needed or relevant and can be immediately repealed;
- examine the existing laws in the light of Directive Principles of State Policy and suggest ways of improvement and reform and also suggest such legislations as might be necessary to implement the Directive Principles and to attain the objectives set out in the Preamble of the Constitution;
- consider and convey to the Government its views on any subject relating to law and judicial administration that may be specifically referred to it by the Government through Ministry of Law and Justice ;
- Consider the requests for providing research to any foreign countries as may be referred to it by the Government through Ministry of Law and Justice ;
- take all such measures as may be necessary to harness law and the legal process in the service of the poor;
- revise the Central Acts of general importance so as to simplify them and remove anomalies, ambiguities and inequities;
Before finalizing its recommendations, the Commission will consult the nodal Ministry/ Department  and such other stakeholders as the Commission may deem necessary for the purpose.
Background
The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years. The tenure of twenty-first Law Commission of India was upto 31st August, 2018.
The various Law Commission have been able to make important contribution towards the progressive development and codification of Law of the country. The Law Commission has so far submitted 277 reports.
The 22nd Law Commission will be constituted for a period of three years from the date of publication of its Order in the Official Gazette. It will consist of:
- a full-time Chairperson;
- four full-time Members 
- Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex-officio Member;
- Secretary, Legislative Department as ex officio Member; and
- not more than five part-time Members.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Some Indian and Foreign Automobile manufacturers are taking initiatives to develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles, says MoS for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar
The Production Linked Incentive  Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries provide ‘sales value linked’ incentives on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and their components in the range of 13% to 18%.
As per information received from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers , some manufacturers in India have undertaken initiatives to develop prototypes of Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicles and some of the Global manufacturers in India have also demonstrated Fuel Cell vehicles.
As per information received from SIAM, some companies have already undertaken projects for developing Hydrogen Vehicles. Two hydrogen refueling stations have also been established, one each at Indian Oil R&D Centre, Faridabad and National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurugram.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
CBI ARRESTS PLANT PROTECTION OFFICER OF MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & THREE PRIVATE PERSONS IN A BRIBERY CASE AND RECOVERS Rs. 1.86 CRORE  DURING SEARCHES
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Plant Protection Officer, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage Department, Ministry of Agriculture , Visakhapatnam and three private persons including a Regional Manager of a private company based at Visakhapatnam in a bribery case.
A case was registered against the Plant Protection Officer, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage Department, Ministry of Agriculture , Visakhapatnam and a Regional Manager of a private company based at Visakhapatnam. It was alleged that the Plant Protection Officer, Visakhapatnam, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage Department, Ministry of Agriculture  was demanding & collecting huge amounts of bribes from the CHAs, Fumigators and Shipping Agents for issuing Phytosanitary Certificates for exporting the goods and Consignment Release Orders for imported consignments.
It was further alleged that the public servant demanded illegal gratification from Regional Manager of a private company based at Visakhapatnam for clearing pending application and issuing favourable certificate to Customs for release of import/export consignments of agricultural commodities.
CBI apprehended the Plant Protection Officer, Visakhapatnam and the said Regional Manager of private company and recovered the bribe amount of Rs. 6000/-.
Searches were conducted at the premises of accused & others including his associates at Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Roorkee . A cash of Rs. 1,29,63,450/-  was recovered from the premises of public servant and Rs. 56,86,000/-  allegedly belonging to the public servant was recovered from the premises of others. Certain incriminating documents were also recovered.
All the arrested accused will be produced today before the Court of Principal Special Judge for CBI Cases, Visakhapatnam.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses event to mark World Biofuel Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed an event to mark World Biofuel Day in New Delhi. He addressed a diverse gathering, consisting of farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, students, government officials, and legislators.
He said biofuels can provide fresh momentum to India in the 21st century. He added that it is fuel produced from crops, which can change lives of people in both villages and cities.
He said that the plan to produce ethanol from biofuel was initiated when Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister. After 2014, a roadmap was prepared for the Ethanol Blending Programme. He said that besides providing benefit to farmers, this move helped save foreign exchange worth Rs. 4000 crore last year, and the target is to take this number to about Rs. 12,000 crore over the next four years.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government is investing significantly in the effort to transform biomass to biofuel. There is a plan to set up 12 modern refineries. A large number of employment opportunities will be created in the process.
The Prime Minister said that schemes such as Jandhan, Vandhan and Gobardhan are helping to transform the lives of the poor, the tribal population, and the farmers. He said that the transformative potential of biofuels can be realized only through the participation of students, teachers, scientists, entrepreneurs and the people. He urged everyone present to help take the benefits of biofuel to the rural areas.
The Prime Minister also released a booklet on “National Policy on Biofuels 2018.” He also launched the “Proactive and Responsive Facilitation, by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Single-window Hub” .